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Barbara Weltman

Is Romance Back In the Office?

February 13, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Is Romance Back in the Office?

Valentines Day is always a good time to review business policies about dating. Return-to-office policies may mean more workplace romances. Is this a … Read more about Is Romance Back in the Office?

Winter Weather and Its Impact on Your Business

February 11, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Winter Weather and Its Impact on Your Business

On the calendar, Winter is half over and Spring is just around the corner. Winter weather, however, doesn’t read the calendar, and severe storms and … Read more about Winter Weather and Its Impact on Your Business

1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2025

February 7, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2025

THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2025 This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, covers the tax rules as … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2025

What Do Employees Want in 2025?

February 6, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?

It seems to me that the answer depends on who’s taking a survey or asking the questions. Nonetheless, there’s consensus on some things employees want. … Read more about What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?

Small Business Taxes 2025

February 5, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025

THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2025 This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025, covers the tax rules as they … Read more about Supplement to J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes 2025

Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back

February 4, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back

We’re in the midst of wrangling about tax laws from a new Administration and a new Congress. What the tax rules will ultimately turn out to be is … Read more about Past Presidential Tax Policies: A Look Back

Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Retirement Plans

January 30, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan

“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” — Arnold Bennett, English author If you have a … Read more about Changes in 2025 and 2026 for Your Qualified Retirement Plan

How to Scale Your Business this Year

January 28, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

How to Scale Your Business This Year: An Overview

Scaling a business means growing a company while keeping costs in hand to maintain or increase profit margins. There isn’t just one way to do it. … Read more about How to Scale Your Business This Year: An Overview

10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

January 23, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

“Forewarned is forearmed.” ~ Latin proverb Things happen. In many cases you can’t prevent them from happening, but you can be aware that they could … Read more about 10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

Section 530 Explained and What You Can Do

January 21, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do

Alert: The IRS just released more guidance  on Sec. 530 relief. In determining whether an individual is treated as an employee, in addition to the … Read more about Section 530 Explained and What You Need To Do

Up In Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost to California Wildfires

January 17, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires

I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this … Read more about Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires

Information Returns: What and When to File

January 16, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Information Returns: What to File and When

Filing your tax returns for income, employment, and excise tax purposes is only a small part of your reporting obligations. Being in business puts a … Read more about Information Returns: What to File and When

Contrarian Business Practices for Success

January 14, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success

Salmon famously swim upstream to spawn and ensure the survival of their species. It’s a good metaphor for small business owners…go against the grain … Read more about Contrarian Business Practices: Swimming Upstream for Success

Age matters in your employee retirement plans in 2025

January 9, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025

It’s axiomatic that businesses can’t discriminate on the basis of age when it comes to hiring, promotion, etc. A federal law—Age Discrimination in … Read more about Age Matters in Your Employee Benefit Plans in 2025

Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle

January 7, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle

Most businesses use vehicles—cars, trucks, or vans—to conduct their activities. For example, on Schedule Cs for self-employed individuals in 2021 (the … Read more about 12 Tax-Related Questions About a Company Vehicle

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